Shell V-Power WTF!!!!

RG · 28-09-2006, 06:43 AM

Sorry if this is a repost, did a quick search and I couldn't find anything. Went to Shell on the way to work this morning and noticed that there are no Optimax pumps there, they've all been re-labeled V-Power or V-max, one of the two I can't remember it's early. Spoke to the attendant and he said that Shell has dropped the Optimax name and as of the start of next month they will all be called V-Power. Looks like Optimax wasn't Australia's favourite premium unleaded.

the_scotsman · 28-09-2006, 07:06 AM

Hmmmm....

Seems its taken the name from the Yanks...

http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?...t_ga_1602.html

mash85 · 28-09-2006, 07:25 AM

a mate of mine was a manager at shell until 3 days ago. yeah they're renaming it all v power (use that name in Europe) and also using different colours for it on them pump.

still the same mixture as optimax, although optimax extreme is gonna be changed as they've had people complaining about the fact it has ethanol in it.

the_scotsman · 28-09-2006, 07:28 AM

Yea, it was just changed from Optimax to V-Power in the UK last month....must be a global thing...

RG · 28-09-2006, 07:31 AM

It's changed from blue to red, also I noticed that the servo that I went to didn't have any pumps for the 95ron premo, it always used to.

jimmy_c · 28-09-2006, 08:35 AM

http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?...roduction.html

Have a look on this page. its a US Mustang in the US and they call it a HOT IMPORT.

http://www-static.shell.com/static/u...ements/HIN.jpg

csv8 · 28-09-2006, 09:17 AM

Copying Mobil's SYNERGY name change ? Whats Caltex gonna do ? They cann't have V ? or is that why SHELL chose V to stop Caltex having V ???

Pieoter · 28-09-2006, 10:33 AM

Shell has been using V-power name overseas for years. Watch the f1's and you'll see the advetising board for Shell V-Power

S3SR · 28-09-2006, 11:42 AM

never mind the name, ive noticed all new bowser almost everywhere i go....thats what the price of fuel gets ya, and now you cant even hear if they are sucking on the bottom of the tank or not!!! ARRRGGHHHH.

maybe VE owners/drivers will be conned to using a similar named fuel in their cars....there'd be at least one

Rollin · 28-09-2006, 07:31 PM

V-power for V series commos....Ultimate only for falcons!!!!!!

Ultimate is TeH uLtImAtE!!!

Lukeyson · 28-09-2006, 09:35 PM

still optimax around my way , but we are classed as Country here !! lol

Homer1 · 29-09-2006, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mash85

a mate of mine was a manager at shell until 3 days ago. yeah they're renaming it all v power (use that name in Europe) and also using different colours for it on them pump.

still the same mixture as optimax, although optimax extreme is gonna be changed as they've had people complaining about the fact it has ethanol in it.

So whats gonna change with Optimax Extreme?? My dad uses it.

melbzetec · 30-09-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mash85

still the same mixture as optimax

Not according to the Shell blurb. They claim it is a new formula and different to Optimax. They had brochures at my servo this morning explaining all the changes (Shell on Nepean Hwy near North Road. Melbourne)

RG · 30-09-2006, 02:17 PM

It's now V Power here in Ballarat, and it is apparantly different to Optimax. Shell website http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?...t_ga_1602.html says so. Might go try it.

AUIII XR8 MAN · 30-09-2006, 02:39 PM

The servo attendent told me about it a few days ago, it will be a new blend petrol.

Pieoter · 30-09-2006, 03:51 PM

Don't shell have a new fuel blend that is ment to imporve fuel eocnomy?

**Grunter** · 30-09-2006, 05:58 PM

Notice today that Optimax Extreme is now called V-Racing at my local and is still 100 octane and has 5% ethanol.

Lukeyson · 30-09-2006, 07:00 PM

Gone V Power here too, just a few days behind ;)

RG · 30-09-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pieoter

Don't shell have a new fuel blend that is ment to imporve fuel eocnomy?

Yeah but that's just their regular 91ron unleaded.

GREGXR8 · 30-09-2006, 10:01 PM

shell hallam has changed, narre warren has'nt. if the fuels different it has'nt affected my cars performance. (i run optimax).

galaxy xr8 · 02-10-2006, 09:40 AM

So has anyone tried this new fuel????. what is it like?????.

RG · 02-10-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

So has anyone tried this new fuel????. what is it like?????.

I am, can't really notice any difference to optimax.

GREGXR8 · 02-10-2006, 08:46 PM

yep cant notice any difference, still goes the same and dash shows the same range

The G6ET Spot · 02-10-2006, 08:49 PM

Doesn't matter what they call it, it will still be crap feul.

The G6ET Spot · 02-10-2006, 08:50 PM

Doesn't matter what Shell call it, it will still be crap feul.

RG · 02-10-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RAPID XR8

Doesn't matter what Shell call it, it will still be crap feul.

I got 171.6rwkw on the dyno running it so it isn't that bad.

The G6ET Spot · 02-10-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RedXR8220

I got 171.6rwkw on the dyno running it so it isn't that bad.

Hmmmm.You dont think that your mods could of had something to do with that figure.After having two different cars run on it and put on the dynos, they have both ended up with better figures on ULP.